The 1970s were marked by a great deal of turmoil in the Middle East. Which two statements correctly describe the effects that events in the Middle East had on the Carter administration and on the United States?

The Iranian hostage crisis proved to be a major problem for President Carter in the 1980 presidential election.
An embargo on oil exports following the Iranian Revolution caused a sharp worldwide decrease in gasoline prices.
A drop in oil production following the Iranian Revolution caused a sharp increase in gasoline prices in the United States.
An escalation of tensions between Egypt and Israel was a defining event during the Carter administration.

The Iranian hostage crisis proved to be a major problem for President Carter in the 1980 presidential election.
A drop in oil production following the Iranian Revolution caused a sharp increase in gasoline prices in the United States.

The Middle East and President Carter

President Carter was criticized for failing to solve the Iranian Hostage crisis when he tried to run for reelection in 1980. For this and other reasons, he lost the race.

The Iranian Revolution also reduced the supply of oil to the western world which led to a sharp rise in gasoline prices in the United States.

In conclusion, options A and C are correct.

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